Great question! Both but not all at once. In Vancouver BC, I am a registered clinical counsellor and practice psychotherapy. The first ten years of my career I practiced occupational therapy in NYC. My current business delivers counselling however, I utilize my extensive OT experience and unique OT lens to inform my counselling practice. I continue to be a licensed OT in several US states and am a member of NBCOT.

This is completely client dependent. My first rule of thumb is that if we are a good therapy match, we may see one another on a weekly basis to build rapport and get to know each other. After, we may space sessions out depending on how you feel, or we may not. Either way, many of my clients who take a pause from therapy reach out when something comes up later in life. I always see this as a good sign that we built a strong therapeutic connection.

Many clients notice small shifts in the first few sessions, like more awareness, less reactivity, or one calmer day in the week. Change builds through consistency and realistic pacing, not pressure.

That’s ok! You don’t need a big life even to happen to you to warrant coming to counselling. Counselling is beneficial to talk through daily life events that you may be struggling with. I can listen compassionately and offer a reframe that may help.

Yes. I provide secure virtual sessions across British Columbia, as well as in-person counselling in Vancouver. Online sessions make it easier to access therapy from your own home.

The first session is about getting to know you, your goals, what’s been hard, and what you want life to feel like. We’ll go at your pace, without pressure to share more than you’re ready for.

Many parents seek therapy not because their kids need to change, but because they’re ready to feel steadier themselves. I help you understand emotional triggers, regulate your stress response, and model healthy boundaries so family life feels calmer.

Yes. I provide neurodiversity-affirming support for parents navigating sensory needs, meltdowns, and emotional regulation. We focus on reducing shame and creating family strategies that work for your nervous systems.

Definitely. Many couples find that parenting brings up old patterns and communication stress. In sessions, we work on understanding each partner’s nervous system, improving emotional connection, and building teamwork instead of tension.

Yes, BUT it depends how anxious or sad. Just because there is some level of normalcy, does not mean you have to suffer through it. Whether it’s anxiety, mood changes, or loss of identity, therapy can help you feel supported, validated, and less alone.

No, absolutely not. Transitioning into parenthood is an enormous life change. Whether you are a new parent or a seasoned parent, each new child brings new obstacles and challenges. The more we allow ourselves the space to feel our feelings without judgement, the better we can move through challenging life seasons with self-compassion.

Anxiety often shows up as racing thoughts, tension, and feeling “always on.” In counselling, we slow things down to understand what your body and mind are trying to tell you. You’ll learn grounding tools, nervous system regulation, and small, realistic steps to build calm and confidence in daily life.

Stress is short-term pressure; overwhelm happens when that stress feels unmanageable; burnout is when your emotional and physical energy are depleted. Counselling can help you recognize early signs and create habits that restore your energy and focus.

Yes. Many of my clients look “put together” but feel exhausted underneath. We explore the beliefs driving your pace and perfectionism, then practice self-compassion and nervous system resets so you can rest without guilt.

If you’re constantly running on empty, snapping at people you love, or can’t turn your mind off, that’s a sign your system needs support. Therapy offers tools to manage stress, set compassionate boundaries, and find calm in the chaos.

People’s lives are filled with demands and tasks that can be become overwhelming. Together, we examine your daily routines and identify small shifts that can invite ease into your day. Executive functioning support helps you learn strategies and systems that can make staying on top of what you need to feel more manageable.

Yes it usually is! Kids add new demands and responsibilities that can overwhelm even the best partnerships. Together, we can explore communication patterns and areas where you can reflect and grow to move towards more connectedness in your home.